2017 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FL17 MOU

The 2017 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 October 2025 at 59,568 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 23 October 2023 at 45,452 miles that was immediately retested the same day and passed with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault requiring repair. Annual mileage averages around 6,600 miles, which is typical for a nine-year-old car of this class. The record shows steady accumulation: 37,650 miles in October 2022, 45,452 in October 2023, 53,008 in October 2024, and 59,568 in October 2025. No rapid jumps or unexplained gaps appear between tests. The clean advisory sections across all entries suggest the previous owner kept on top of consumables and avoided letting minor wear escalate into flagged defects. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unbroken pass record. The MOT dataset contains no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, so no recurring mechanical trend is evident to chase. The same-day fail and pass in October 2023 warrants a check of the DVSA refusal reason to confirm it was paperwork rather than a concealed fault. Given the low defect history, focus the viewing on tyre condition, wiper blades, and underbody structural integrity for rust that a test bay might miss. The Fiesta's light use means components have aged more from time than distance, so inspect rubber seals and brake calipers for stiffness from standing.